Special Education: Disability and Learning

15 ECTS · First Cycle (FC) · UQ147F
The course is given as a Single Subject Course, also for free movers.

This full-time course is conducted in English for international students. It is also suitable for Swedish speaking students and teachers who would like the additional benefit of exchanging experiences with international students, increasing their possibilities of working as teachers in other countries and getting easier access to research in the field. We use online learning platform to facilitate discussion and reflection on the course literature.

Course content

Overview of the most common disabilities

Environmental factors and risk factors for children and youth including psychosocial problems

Assessment strategies based on International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) in practice

Basic values and cultural differences in relation to Special Education

How to apply

Prerequisites

Successful completion of upper secondary school and at least one year of successful studies at a university level in education (60 ECTS or equivalent) and a good command of written and spoken English (upper secondary school leaving certificate, TOEFL- test or equivalent).